This course covers the teaching of boat handling, the use of spinnakers and coaching the 5 essentials at an advanced level, as well as the use of powerboats in an advanced coaching environment. Candidates will be assessed on a continuous basis afloat and may be given a theory test.

Candidates must have the following pre-requisites:  

• Minimum age of 16
• Valid first aid certificate
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• Dinghy Instructor certificate 

Once you have successfully completed this course you will be qualified to teach the Performance Sailing and Sailing with Spinnakers courses from the RYA National Sailing Scheme.